Special Education Teacher - Grades 6-12

Cross Country Education; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Health benefits including Medical, D e

401(k) match

Bonuses and incentives

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking passionate Special Education Teachers to support students with diverse learning needs for the 2026–2027 school year in Buckeye and Phoenix, AZ.

You will provide small-group instruction, manage service delivery and progress monitoring, collaborate with teams, and maintain documentation and records in compliance with requirements. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly pay and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or related field
• Active Arizona Special Education Certification for grades 6–12
• Active Arizona Content Area or Generalist Certification for grades 6–12
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Experience or demonstrated ability to teach middle/high school core subjects and provide small-group instruction

Responsibilities

• Provide small-group/resource instruction to students in grades 6–12 across core academic subjects.
• Manage assigned special education cases, including service delivery, progress monitoring, and required documentation.
• Collaborate with the Special Education team and general education staff to support student needs and educational goals.
• Maintain accurate records of services and student progress in accordance with applicable requirements.

Skills

Small-group instruction

Progress monitoring

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education

Active Arizona Special Education Certification for grades 6–12

Active Arizona Content Area or Generalist Certification for grades 6–12

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Experience teaching middle/high school core subjects and small-group instruction

Job description

Ready to make a meaningful difference in students' lives? Cross Country Education is seeking passionate Special Education Teachers to support students with diverse learning needs forthe 2026–2027 school yearin Buckeye and Phoenix, AZ.

Position Overview

• Provide small-group/resource instruction to students in grades 6–12 across core academic subjects.
• Manage assigned special education cases, including service delivery, progress monitoring, and required documentation.
• Collaborate with the Special Education team and general education staff to support student needs and educational goals.
• Maintain accurate records of services and student progress in accordance with applicable requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or related field
• Active Arizona Special Education Certification for grades6–12
• Active Arizona Content Area or Generalist Certification for the applicable to grades 6–12
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Experience or demonstrated ability to teach middle/high school core subjects and provide small-group instruction

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $43.40 - $44.30per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Special Education Teacher, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent 37.5-hour workweek, school-based schedule, and paid sick leave.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2